Connected Freight KC 2050 regional freight plan in development

Mar 26, 2024
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Connected Freight KC 2050 aims to take advantage of an ever-changing industry

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), in coordination with the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (LDCMPO) and Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission (PTRPC), is developing a freight plan, Connected Freight KC 2050. The freight plan intends to encompass 14 counties – MARC's nine-county jurisdiction and extending to Douglas County in Kansas and Johnson, Saline, Pettis and Lafayette Counties in Missouri. 

The plan intends to proactively position the region to take advantage of changes happening in the freight industry such as technological advancements, sustainability and shifts in consumer behavior. It also acknowledges the growing segment of independent truck drivers. 

Get involved

Connected Freight KC 2050 is kicking off its developmental planning process on Tuesday, April 2 at MARC's Goods Movement Commitee meeting. Freight industry staff, leaders, officials and others are invited to participate to begin discussing the plan and shaping its potential outcomes. Orange EV has agreed to host this important discussion. 

Learn more about Connected Freight KC 2050 Attend the Goods Movement Committee meeting
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